InfOrmATion oN MagneSiUm

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  • The atomic number for magnesium is 12
  • The atomic mass unit [a.m.u.] is 24.305
  • Therefore, the number of Neutrons is 12
  • The symbol of Magnesium is Mg
  • It was discovered in the year 1808
  • It is rated as 2 on the Mohs hardness scale
  • It is used as alloys, in flash bulbs etc.
  • It is a metal and has a silver color
Boiling Point : 1378K Density : 1.738 g/cm³
Melting Point :922K No. of Isotopes : 3

Compounds:
Oxides : MgO (magnesium oxide), MgO2 (magnesium peroxide)
Hydride : MgH2 (magnesium hydride)
Chloride : MgCl2 (magnesium chloride)
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